Vale, BHP, and Samarco propose a $25 billion settlement for the 2015 Mariana disaster, but Brazilian authorities are pressing for more, citing insufficient reparations.
Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe
Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe
Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe, with her four-year tenure as a writer, fervently champions early leadership ideals. Her flagship program, "From Seed to Sequoia Initiative," is a testament to her commitment, where she mentors secondary school students, helping shape their futures. Ikeoluwa emphasizes the transformative power of human connections. She strongly asserts that genuine, authentic friendships and relationships are the foundational pillars that drive individual and collective success. Guiding young minds, she believes in laying down roots of integrity, passion, and resilience.
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A Colombian court upheld a mining ban in Cajamarca, affirming the results of a 2017 referendum that rejected AngloGold Ashanti’s La Colosa gold project due to environmental concerns.
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BHP’s Anglo Takeover Bid Threatens $9B UK Fertilizer Project
BHP’s $39 billion bid for Anglo American casts doubt on the future of the $9 billion Woodsmith fertilizer mine, highlighting strategic conflicts in global mining.
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Congo officially questions Apple’s use of conflict minerals, highlighting potential ethical violations in the tech giant’s extensive supply chain operations.
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Lundin Gold becomes debt-free by repaying $330 million to Newmont, marking a strategic milestone in boosting its financial and operational freedom.
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The Ghana Mine Workers Union demands termination of Future Global Resources’ lease due to poor financial management and halted operations.
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Rio Tinto and Eramet, with LG Energy, propose innovative lithium extraction technologies in Chile, aiming to revolutionize the industry with sustainable practices.
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AbraSilver Resource secures a $15 million investment from Kinross Gold and Central Puerto to advance its Diablillos project, enhancing silver and gold production.
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Shipments from a Zijin-owned Congolese mine were returned due to unacceptable radiation levels, prompting a significant investigation and license suspension.
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Chilean MP MarÃa Francisca Bello and NGOs demand a halt to Nutrex SpA’s copper exploration in Juncal Andean Park, citing environmental and community concerns.